The Norwegian Epic cruise ship launched in 2010 is the largest vessel in the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) fleet and has also been ranked among the world’s biggest cruise vessels.
What is a Research Vessel?
November 22, 2012 By
Research Vessel is a special type of ship which is used to carry out a variety of research at the sea. Find out more about research ships and its types in here.
What are Single Point Anchor Reservoir (SPAR) Platforms?
October 31, 2012 By
SPAR platform is a type of offshore oil platform which is used to extract and process oil from the high seas. SPAR falls under the category of floating offshore platform which are moored at the seabed.
10 Major Problems Faced by Ship Breaking Yards
October 4, 2012 By
Ship breaking yards fulfill an important maritime necessity of recycling ships when they are out of service. However, there have been several con factors related to the ship breaking and ship recycling industry, especially in developing nations. Find out about the ten major problems faced by the ship breaking industry.
Top 5 Biggest Aircraft Carriers In The World
June 17, 2012 By
Aircraft carriers are huge naval ships which constitute an integral part of a nation’s naval fleet. At present, it is reported that there are nine countries which possess these biggest ships as a part of their fleet, while the US navy operates the largest fleet of such vessels. Find out top five aircraft carriers in the world.
What Is a Foghorn On Ships?
June 12, 2012 By
In navigation operation since centuries, the foghorn has been used as a navigational aid that helps vessels and its crew to identify potential colliding threats in exceedingly foggy weather. Find out more about fog horns inside the article.
What are Lighter Aboard Ships (LASH)?
May 18, 2012 By
Lighter Aboard Ships (LASH) is a type of ship which can carry other ships, especially lighter barges. The concept of LASH ships was introduced in the 1960s by an American marine engineering pioneer Jerome Goldman. Find out more about LASH vessels in here.
A List of Important Rights Every Women Seafarer Should Know
March 7, 2012 By
Maritime sector is a male dominated industry with an extremely low percentage of women professionals. To ensure no injustice is done to woman seafarer, there is a list of important rights put forward by ITF, ILO, and IMO. Every woman seafarer should know about this rights.
The Ultimate Guide to Work Hours & Rest Hours on Ships (Including STCW 2010)
March 1, 2012 By
How much should a seafarer work on ship? How much rest is compulsory for every seafarer on ship? Clear all your doubts about working hours and rest hours on ships. Read inside to know more.
What is Seagull test or Crew Evaluation System for Seafarers?
February 29, 2012 By
Seagull test can also be, more aptly called the Crew Evaluation Test. It is a specialized set of questions prepared for assessing proficiency of a seafarer in terms of basic marine knowledge. This questionnaire functions as an online assessment tool, prepared in accordance with the STCW guidelines for the seafarers.
How to Get Dangerous Cargo (DC) Endorsement Certificate?
February 28, 2012 By
Dangerous cargo endorsement is a certificate of authorization for a seafarer, qualifying him/her for working on any vessel dealing with cargo that are categorized as maritime dangerous goods. Find out about the procedure and important points one must follow while applying for a DC endorsement certificate.
Everything You Ever Wanted to know about “Shore Leave”
February 19, 2012 By
Shore leave is a right of every seafarer. Every sea going personnel should know about the laws governing shore leaves. Moreover, recently, because of several issues the concept has been jeopardized. Know everything about seafarers’ shore leaves in the article inside.
